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Education Policy for Dummies: Just plain ‘stupid’ is how one Florida senator described Florida’s Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship Program which will reward highly effective teachers based on their high school SAT or ACT scores.

Yes, you read that right. …The state plans to spend $44 million on the bizarre teacher bonus program which Rep. Erik Fresen (R-Miami) told reporters he dreamt up after he read Amanda Ripley’s “The Smartest Kids in the World” on a plane a couple years ago.

Clearly some legislators have too much access to taxpayer money and not enough quality reading material.

Special Session Update:The Legislature passed a budget! Take a closer look at what happened during the special session this year. Click on the image below to watch the video or head over to myfeatv.com to see more.

2015 FEA Delegate Assembly:This year's Delegate Assembly (DA) will be held from October 15-17, 2015 at the Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando. Become a DA sponsor.

Want to nominate someone for a 2015 Human and Civil Rights award? You can download the PDF form by clicking the image below. You can also learn more about each award here. The deadline is Friday, May 29, 2015!

Florida Senate passes a resolution to honor FEA President Andy Ford. The Florida Senate passed a resolution to recognize FEA President Andy Ford commending him for his dedication to the enrichment of public education in Florida. Read the resolution here.

The testing bill passed - what's next? HB 7069 relating to student assessment has passed both houses of the Florida Legislature and is already awaiting the governor’s signature. He must act on it by April 20, although he may make a decision sooner. Learn more about what HB 7069 does and does not do here.

Get Involved: Reclaim the Promise: Parents Overwhelmingly Choose Strong Neighborhood Public Schools over Charters, Choice, Vouchers: "When teachers and parents join together, we can be an unstoppable force to fulfill the promise of education as a pathway to opportunity for all children," says AFT President Randi Weingarten. View the Nationwide Poll.

GEEO helps teachers explore the world and inspire students to gain a better understanding of different cultures. Spend this summer exploring with (GEEO) Global Exploration for Educators Organization, an organization providing affordable travel opportunities for teachers and ESPs. GEEO offers more than a tour by including educational aspects to your trip. It's time to pack your bags and check out GEEO.

First Book: We read without thinking about the millions of youngsters who have never owned or read a book. Placing that first book in their hands can transform their lives. Reading can improve academic success. That's why we are asking you to participate in First Book. Register here: http://booksforkids.firstbook.org/register/?rgst=aft

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